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Clerestory Garden at Naka-Ikebukuro Park / KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS

Miwa Negoro — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000

A mixed-use building integrating commercial facilities and residences, planned adjacent to Naka-Ikebukuro Park and located a two-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit. This project aimed to harmonise with the mixed-use cultural and commercial facility 'Hareza Ikebukuro,' which opened in 2019, and the renovated Naka-Ikebukuro Park, seeking to create new appeal for the area. Naka-Ikebukuro Park underwent a transformation during its renewal, shifting from a sandy surface to a stone-paved plaza. Re-established as a space evoking the character of a European square, it now functions as a venue supporting cultural events and vibrant activity. Creating a sense of unity with this plaza became a key theme in the building's façade design.

Pukará House / El Sindicato Arquitectura

Valentina Díaz — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Located at the foothills of the Cayambe volcano, in the rural area of the eponymous city, the family land of almost four hectares has historically been dedicated to grazing, growing grasses and vegetables, and the artisanal production of cheeses. On it stand a country house, a barn, a cheese factory, warehouses, a water reservoir for irrigation, and the ruins of an old structure for storing animal feed.

Amonti Chalets / Architekt Andreas Gruber

Cristina Popescu — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Nestled in the breathtaking Ahrntal Valley of South Tyrol, the Amonti Chalets blend traditional alpine craftsmanship with modern, sustainable design. The project consists of 23 exclusive chalet apartments and a central main building, arranged like a historic mountain hamlet that follows the natural contours of the terrain.

Timber Studio / Koichi Takada Architects

Miwa Negoro — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:30:24 +0000

Located less than one kilometre from Shibuya Crossing, Timber Studio is a five-storey commercial building conceived as a creative oasis within one of Tokyo's most energetic urban neighbourhoods. Designed for an international technology client, the studio provides emerging creatives with a place to learn, collaborate and bring ideas to life through access to advanced technology and shared spaces.

Casa Lago / More&Co

Cristina Popescu — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:30:24 +0000

Casa Lago comprises a pair of new-build dwellings designed to adapt to the complex topography of a triangular, steeply sloping plot. Conceived as "two houses in one," the volumes complement each other without interference; each seeks its own relationship with the landscape among mature pines, generating private outdoor spaces that extend the interior program. Integrated into the forest without sacrificing open views of the reservoir, the dwellings are understood as lightweight shelters that allow for inhabiting nature in all its dimensions.

Piso Oliva / More&Co

Cristina Popescu — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:30:24 +0000

The renovation of Oliva Apartment by More&co reimagines a traditional urban dwelling into a fluid, luminous, and connected home designed for contemporary living. The primary objective of the intervention was to dismantle a previously compartmentalized layout, unlocking the space to maximize natural light and foster a sense of shared experience throughout the domestic sphere.

AF Project / Ábaton

Cristina Popescu — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:30:24 +0000

This project is a benchmark in our urban residential architecture and the ÁBATON way of life. A project that adapts to its surroundings and encourages the connection of its inhabitants. The architecture is generated as part of the previous composition of the plot, with a valuable oak tree grove that marked the layout of the architectural volumes to integrate them as a whole.

Casa Co / Aagnes studio + JDEstudio

Cristina Popescu — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:57:30 +0000

Casa CO, designed by JDEstudio with interiors by Aagnes Studio, is conceived around the pursuit of beauty as a fundamental architectural principle. Rather than treating beauty as a purely aesthetic quality, the project explores it as an organizing force: one that shapes space, materiality, and experience, allowing architecture to become a vessel for reason, spirit, and the sublime.

Bangladesh Chancery Complex and Ambassador's Residence / Shatotto

Pratik Mour — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:57:30 +0000

On December 6, 1971, Bhutan became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of Bangladesh through an official telegram. In this historic message, King Jigme Darji Wangchuck expressed his support for Bangladesh's struggle and his belief in the nation's eventual success. Inspired by this profound political friendship, the Bangladesh Embassy in Bhutan embodies the harmonious fusion of Bhutanese and Bangladeshi culture, celebrating the historical, geographical, cultural, and diplomatic connections between the two nations. The project is conceived as an expression of cultural diplomacy, where architecture becomes a medium of mutual respect, trust, and friendship.

2L House / Labbe Portugueis Architects

Valentina Díaz — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0000

Situated on a gentle slope within a clearing bordering the sea, the house is built around a cluster of existing coihue trees, opening radially to the sun and distant views.

Ernesto do Canto Building / BOX arquitectos

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0000

Within a consolidated urban context, the building occupies two opposing plots that border distinct marginal planes. By taking advantage of the significant difference in elevation between these planes, part of the building is elevated, creating a qualified void beneath it. This space allows for visual and physical continuity—an urban permeability that enables a clear understanding of the built fabric within this section of the city. Consequently, the design invites the possibility of crossing the block, offering an expanded perception of urban space—now fluid, and deliberately mediating between the human and urban scales—thus contributing to a logical comprehension of the city.

Cacia House / DMTALLER

Valentina Díaz — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0000

Casa Casia is a vacation retreat conceived as an exercise in peace and connection with the landscape. Located far from urban development, it inhabits a privileged natural setting, where the surrounding vegetation and forest envelop the house, protecting it and integrating it into the site.

Born 10 / NORA studio

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0000

In a town with such a rich winemaking tradition as Binissalem, this project was approached much like the process of producing a wine—encompassing all its stages, from the harvest, destemming, crushing, and pressing, to letting it ferment until the prized wine is achieved. Throughout this process, by studying and gathering historical information about both the house itself and its surroundings, we broke down the key elements of the project, identifying three coexisting worlds.

La Cunka Cabins / Galetto estudio

Valentina Díaz — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0000

Located in the Sierras Chicas of Córdoba, overlooking Los Molinos Lake, the project is situated near a small mountain village called Potrero de Garay. The design stems from the need to inhabit the eastern slope of a mountain—an experience that is temporary, sporadic, and concise, yet intense.

Chamber of Mountain Cave / Chaoffice

Valeria Silva — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0000

This apartment unit is located on the 17th floor of an 18-story residential building. This is also the highest floor accessible by the elevator. Neighbors of the 18th floor must use the staircase at the corner to reach their homes. So, although it is a penultimate floor, it feels as if it is at the very top. Looking out from the window, tucked away behind trees, the embassy compound stretches across two city blocks, its low structures crouching close to the ground and barely visible. The nearest high-rises retreat to Sanlitun Street, about 1.5 kilometers away. With no obstructions, the room is bathed in dazzling sunlight all year round, and it also enjoys breezes filtered through the dense canopy of trees in the embassy district.

Forestone / IAAC

Valentina Díaz — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0000

Forestone Cabin is an experimental 20 m² timber dwelling designed and built by the 2025 cohort of IAAC’s Master in Ecological Buildings and Advanced Construction, as part of the Bio for Piri initiative. Led by the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera and funded by the Biodiversidad Foundation with European Next Generation funds, this initiative promotes regenerative forestry and the sustainable use of local timber from the Pyrenees forests, specifically from Alinyà (Lleida). Located at MónNatura Sort in the Pyrenees, the cabin sits on a sloping site near the existing hostel, providing temporary accommodation for two people, complete with a sleeping area, workspace, and bathroom.

FA House / A4estudio

Valentina Díaz — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0000

The project consists of a 630 m² (6,780 sq ft) single-family home located in Luján de Cuyo. The surrounding area features suburban characteristics with native vegetation and excellent sunlight exposure. The design proposes a contemporary home that visually integrates with the landscape while emphasizing functionality.

FV House / Worc Arquitectos

Valentina Díaz — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:19:00 +0000

The intervention involves the remodeling and expansion of an existing house, situated on a steeply sloping lot with a northwest orientation. The project addresses the site's topographical complexity as an opportunity to redefine the relationship between architecture and landscape, enhancing distant views of the coastal environment while simultaneously providing protection from the area's prevailing winds.